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This page contains various software downloads for the BrailleNote and Brailliant products . There are three categories, and they are listed and grouped in this order: KeySoft versions and related installer software, manual files for each model, then software utilities such as ActiveSync and hyperterm. Beneath each link is a text description to help you choose the correct software.

Download KeySoft 7.2 Build 47 Maintenance Release

November 7, 2006

Download KeySoft 7.2 Upgrade

September 6, 2006

Download KeySoft 7.01 Maintenance Release

This maintenance release is applicable for KeySoft 7.0 users only.

July 4, 2006 (details)

Download KeySoft 7.0 Upgrade
January 24, 2006

Download the zip. file for KeySoft 6.2 build 26
This KeySoft patch contains modifications to the audio driver to prevent a regular loss of speech. The patch can be installed on all BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPowers
January 11, 2006 (15.2MB)

KeySoft 6.2 build 26
This KeySoft patch contains modifications to the audio driver to prevent a regular loss of speech. The patch can be installed on all BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPowers.
January 9, 2006 (31.6MB) (details)

Download KeySoft 6.01 for BrailleNote PK
August 17, 2005, (12.0MB) (details)

KeySoft 6.11 Security Dialog Boxes
There is a known issue in KeySoft 6.11 that results in users sometimes experiencing security dialog boxes not clearing as is normally desired when browsing the Internet when pressing the desired buttons. Users who are experiencing this problem should unzip this file and run the resulting exe file from the utilities/application menu. Performing a 456 or JKL reset will result in the modifications that this file makes, being undone and therefore the file would need to be run again to continue to avoid looping security dialog boxes.

JAWS Keynote Driver
Installing this driver will enable you to use the BrailleNote as a voice synthesizer with the Jaws for Windows Screen Reader. Supports Windows 95/98/NT/2K/ME/XP

KeySoft 6.11 patch for KeySoft 6.1 Users Only
Before downloading the KeySoft 6.11 patch available for KeySoft 6.1 Users Only please click on the ReadMe file below.
April 5, 2005, (12,635KB) (details)

BrailleNote GPS 3.3 Timed Evaluation 

Below are links to the zip files containing the Keysoft installation package for both the BrailleNote PK and the regular BrailleNote under Keysoft 6.1

This installation package is not tied to a specific Serial Number and can be installed on any BrailleNote PK or BrailleNote, and will expire after 20 days of use.

BrailleNote
BrailleNote PK 

Running the GPS uninstall program on your BrailleNote will result in the GPS application's complete removal. Please select the file below which pertains to your BrailleNote model.

BrailleNote GPS Uninstall

Brailliant drivers for JAWS for Windows 5.1
Before downloading the Brailliant drivers for JAWS for Windows 5.1 please click on the ReadMe file below
December 3, 2004 (436KB) (details)

BNIP config 
BNIP config is used to control your network settings on the BrailleNote if you're connected to a LAN. Note, this program runs on a PC subsequent to establishing an ActiveSync connection with the BrailleNote. A reset on the BrailleNote is necessary after programming has completed. Applies to KeySoft 5.1 and earlier.
November 22, 2004 (6KB)

SDW Download Site
This link accesses HumanWare's Software Distribution Website (SDW) where eligible users may download BrailleNote and VoiceNote software upgrades. 

KeySoft 4.02 Build 1992 Release Note
This text file provides background information on the KeySoft 4.02 Build 1992 release and instructions on how to install the upgrade in BrailleNote and VoiceNote products using both the Second Edition and Classic motherboards. 
December 10, 2003 (23KB) (details) 

KeySoft 4.02 Build 1992
Download this file for the latest KeySoft upgrade for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote products. Read the KeySoft 4.02 Build 1992 Release Note for further background and installation instructions.

ActiveSync Installer for KeySoft 4.0x
This file is required for installing the KeySoft 4.02 upgrade via ActiveSync on BrailleNote's and VoiceNote's with Second Edition or Classic Motherboards. 
December 27, 2002 (167KB) (details)

New Board Readme Install
Download the file "hnt_common.exe" for use with the Second Edition motherboard. This package installs a copy of the file "KeySoft Software 4.01 Readme.txt" in the General folder. For install instructions refer to "KeySoft 4.02 Build 1992 Release Note". 
December 10, 2003 (99KB) (details)

ActiveSync Installer for KeySoft 3.x 4.x 5.x 
This file is required for installing any KeySoft upgrade when using ActiveSync 
March 24, 2002 (90KB) (details) 

ActiveSync 3.7
Copy documents and files in either direction between a PC and the BrailleNote. 
October 20, 2003 (4MB) (details) 

Visual Display 
Use Hyperterminal running on a PC as a visual display for your BrailleNote. This file sets up the Hyperterminal options so that they are compatible with the BrailleNote. 
September 13, 2000 (633Bytes) (details) 

Souce Code
Source Codes of the xBase software library used by KeySoft that are covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License. May 13th, 2004 (2.10MB) (details)

To use compressed zip format files you need to unzip them using WinZip 

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